Paul Turnbull
Paul Daniel Turnbull (born 23 January 1989) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.
Turnbull (right) lifting the National League North trophy alongside Ash Palmer in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paul Daniel Turnbull | ||
Date of birth | 23 January 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Handforth, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Altrincham | ||
Number | 4 | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2005 | Stockport County | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2011 | Stockport County | 128 | (7) |
2008 | → Altrincham (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2011–2013 | Northampton Town | 14 | (0) |
2012 | → Stockport County (loan) | 26 | (2) |
2013 | → Lincoln City (loan) | 15 | (0) |
2013–2016 | Macclesfield Town | 112 | (9) |
2016–2017 | Barrow AFC | 36 | (3) |
2017–2018 | Chester | 21 | (0) |
2018– | Stockport County | 33 | (2) |
2020- present | Altrincham | 0 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:17, 18 July 2020(itv) |
Club career
Stockport County
Born in Handforth, Cheshire, Turnbull progressed through the Stockport County Centre of Excellence youth system where he trained as a striker, although he later adapted to playing in the centre of midfield . He became the youngest player to play league football in Stockport County's history, when he came off the bench against Wrexham on 30 April 2005, aged 16 years 97 days and still a school student at Wilmslow High School.[2][3]
On 21 December 2007, Turnbull extended his contract at Edgeley Park until summer 2009, following a number of regular first team appearances.[4] He started 16 games for Stockport in the 2007–08 season before joining Conference National club Altrincham on loan in March 2008,[5] where he made six appearances.[2] He returned from loan and impressed manager Jim Gannon so much that he played all of the clubs playoff games at the end of the season, including the final at Wembley Stadium.
Turnbull became a regular in the 2008–09 season and scored the first senior goal of his career in Stockport's 3–1 victory over Oldham Athletic on 3 October 2008.[6]
In the 2010–11 season he was made club captain by Stockport manager Paul Simpson at the age of 21.[7]
Northampton Town
In May 2011 he was offered a new one-year deal by the club[8] although in June 2011 Stockport agreed a fee with Northampton Town and agreed permission for Turnbull to talk to the club, with a view to agreeing personal terms[9] and on 29 June the club confirmed he had signed for Northampton.[10]
On 23 January 2012 he rejoined Stockport County on loan. On 21 September 2012 he rejoined Stockport County again on loan until 22 December.
Macclesfield Town
In July 2013 he joined Macclesfield Town after being released by Northampton Town.[11]
Barrow
After refusing a new contract at Macclesfield Town, Turnbull joined Barrow on 7 June 2016.[12]
Chester
In July 2017 he joined Chester on a two-year deal, but off the field money issues at Chester meant Paul cut his spell their short.[13]
Stockport County
Paul rejoined his boyhood team Stockport County and was a crucial part of their 2018/2019 National League North winning campaign.
Career statistics
- As of 17 November 2012[14]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other[15] | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Stockport County | 2004–05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2005–06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2006–07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2007–08 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
2008–09 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 2 | |
2009–10 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 2 | |
2010–11 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 5 | |
Total | 128 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 147 | 9 | |
Altrincham (loan) | 2007–08 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Northampton Town | 2011–12 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | |
Stockport County (loan) | 2011–12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
2012–13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
Total | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | |
Career total | 169 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 193 | 11 |
Honours
- Stockport County
- Football League Two play-offs (1): 2007–08
- National League North Champions (1): 2018-19
References
- Paul Turnbull at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- "First Team Paul Turnbull". Stockport County F.C. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
- "Sweet Sixteen". Stockport County F.C. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
- "New Deal". Stockport County F.C. 21 December 2007. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
- "Stockport pair move to Altrincham". BBC Sport. 28 March 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
- "03 October 2008, Stockport 3 – 1 Oldham". Stockport County F.C. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
- "Paul Simpson hails Paul Turnbull's Stockport landmark". BBC Sport. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- "2011-12 retained list revealed". Stockport County FC. 25 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012.
- "Northampton Town agree fee with Stockport for Turnbull". BBC Sport. 26 June 2011.
- "Turnbull joins Northampton". Stockport County FC. 29 June 2011.
- "Turnbull joins the Silkmen". Macclesfield Town F.C. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.chesterfc.com/2017/06/08/turnbull-signs-for-the-blues/
- "Players: Paul Turnbull". Soccerbase. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy
External links
- Paul Turnbull at Soccerbase